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Ministry of Textiles
Setting up of Craft Clusters
The Government has taken initiative for adoption of 65 viable craft clusters under mentorship development programme across the country and need based interventions has been provided during the year 2019-2020 and 2020-21 to these clusters to transform them in a time period of 3 years by ensuring self-sustainment of the SHG/artisans of these clusters. These clusters have been selected in such a manner that 14 are in aspirational districts, 16 are clusters of women artisans, 11 clusters of OBC & General artisans, 11 clusters of SC artisans, 9 clusters of ST artisans and 4 clusters of G.I. Craft. In addition, benefits were extended in 145 existing clusters. Detailed financial and other informations is enclosed in Annexure.
The evaluation of the scheme has been undertaken and the recommendations have been taken note of. Accordingly, implementation in various craft pockets is being done with modifications. The Govt. continues taking up viable craft clusters across the country in larger interest of the artisans for their overall development.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Textiles, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Lok Sabha today.
ANNEXURE
INTERVENTIONS SANCTIONED 
|
|
Sr. No.
|
|
State
|
|
Number of Beneficiaries
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Andaman & Nicobar
|
|
Gen/OBC
|
|
SC/ST
|
|
Total
|
|
1330
|
|
130
|
|
1460
|
|
2
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
2695
|
|
255
|
|
2950
|
|
3
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
0
|
|
2730
|
|
2730
|
|
4
|
|
Assam
|
|
5410
|
|
790
|
|
6200
|
|
5
|
|
Bihar
|
|
2655
|
|
420
|
|
3075
|
|
6
|
|
Chattisgarh
|
|
1165
|
|
240
|
|
1405
|
|
7
|
|
Goa
|
|
500
|
|
0
|
|
500
|
|
8
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
7050
|
|
1050
|
|
8100
|
|
9
|
|
Haryana
|
|
1133
|
|
150
|
|
1283
|
|
10
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
1600
|
|
210
|
|
1810
|
|
11
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
5770
|
|
0
|
|
5770
|
|
12
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
2149
|
|
280
|
|
2429
|
|
13
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
2480
|
|
270
|
|
2750
|
|
14
|
|
Kerala
|
|
1340
|
|
180
|
|
1520
|
|
15
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
0
|
|
500
|
|
500
|
|
16
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
6380
|
|
820
|
|
7200
|
|
17
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
10049
|
|
1300
|
|
11349
|
|
18
|
|
Manipur
|
|
1305
|
|
240
|
|
1545
|
|
19
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
1700
|
|
100
|
|
1800
|
|
20
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
0
|
|
1000
|
|
1000
|
|
21
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
0
|
|
1400
|
|
1400
|
|
22
|
|
New Delhi
|
|
1275
|
|
130
|
|
1405
|
|
23
|
|
Odisha
|
|
2745
|
|
310
|
|
3055
|
|
24
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
610
|
|
50
|
|
660
|
|
25
|
|
Punjab
|
|
1430
|
|
170
|
|
1600
|
|
26
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
3968
|
|
650
|
|
4618
|
|
27
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
1060
|
|
100
|
|
1160
|
|
28
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
1640
|
|
220
|
|
1860
|
|
29
|
|
Telangana
|
|
2900
|
|
350
|
|
3250
|
|
30
|
|
Tripura
|
|
1380
|
|
140
|
|
1520
|
|
31
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
8830
|
|
1260
|
|
10090
|
|
32
|
|
Uttrakhand
|
|
1675
|
|
230
|
|
1905
|
|
33
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
2858
|
|
180
|
|
3038
|
|
GRAND TOTAL
|
|
85082
|
|
15855
|
|
100937
|
|
Year-wise Details
|
|
|
|
2018-19
|
|
2019-20
|
|
2020-21
|
|
Sanctioned Amount 
|
|
11,25,75,100
|
|
9,25,14,720
|
|
6,70,57,500
|
|
Total number of Beneficiaries
|
|
49737
|
|
10630
|
|
40570
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Reforms in Fertilizer Sector
The Government has introduced Direct Benefit Transfer  system in Fertilizers from October 2016 and the Pan-India Roll out has been completed by March, 2018. Under the fertilizer DBT system, 100% subsidy on various fertilizer grades is released to the fertilizer companies on the basis of actual sales made by the retailers to the beneficiaries. Sale of all subsidized fertilizers to farmers/buyers is made through Point of Sale  devices installed at each retailer shop and the beneficiaries are identified through Aadhaar Card, KCC, Voter Identity Card etc. Further, the Government incorporates new and innovative fertilizers from time to time in Fertilizer Control Order-1985 . Recently, Nano urea and bio-stimulants have been incorporated in FCO.
The Government of India  introduced New Urea Policy-2015  on 25th May 2015 with the objective of maximizing indigenous urea production, promoting energy efficiency in urea production and rationalizing subsidy burden on the Government for 25 existing gas based units. As per provisions of the NUP-2015, the energy norms of the all the urea units had been revised for the year 2015-16 , 2016-17 and 2017-18. Further, the units were categorized into 3 groups and each group was given target energy norm from 2018-2019. Due to energy efficiency, consumption of energy by the units has reduced resulting in overall saving in the subsidy outgo on the urea production.
Further, the GOI encourages balance use of fertilizer in conjunction with bio fertilisers and organic fertilizers on soil test based recommendation. The GOI has implemented Soil Health Card  scheme which not only give details of soil fertility status but also recommends the crop wise dosage of nutrients to be applied. Further, the GOI encourages the efficient use of fertilizers and have included neem coated urea in FCO. Neem coated urea has higher efficiency over plain urea. This may help in reducing both air and water pollution.
The Government has taken views of stakeholders/farmers during its third party evaluation for the continuation of Nutrient Based Subsidy  scheme and Urea Subsidy Scheme. Likewise, the Govt. has included Potash Derived from Molasses  under the NBS scheme and has consulted stakeholders to formulate its guidelines. Thus, wherever possible, Govt. has taking views of States/Stakeholder/farmers.
The information was given by the Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Dr.MansukhMandaviya in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Educationally Empowering of Poor Minority Communities
 minority communities  notified by the Central Government :
1. Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme.
2. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme.
3. Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship Scheme.
4. Maulana Azad National Fellowship.
5. Free Coaching and Allied Scheme.
6. Padho pardesh - Scheme of interest subsidy on educational loans for overseas studies for the students belonging to the minority communities.
7. Support for Minority Students clearing Prelims conducted by Union Public Service Commission, Staff Selection Commission, State Public Service Commissions etc.
8. Multi-sectoral Development Programme : Financial assistance is provided to State Governments for infrastructure development of Anganwadi Centres, Schools Colleges, ITIs, Polytechnics etc.
9. Nai Manzil Scheme – An integrated education and livelihood initiative for minority communities, targeted to deal with school dropouts by imparting formal education and skills.
10. Schemes of Maulana Azad Educational Foundation  -
 Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Meritorious Girls belonging to Minorities.
 Grants-in-Aid to NGOs for providing financial assistance to NGOs for infrastructure development of educational institutions.
Details of schemes, mentioned at serial no. 1 to 9 are available on the website of this Ministry i.e. www.minorityaffairs.gov.in. whereas details of the schemes mentioned at serial no. 10 is available on www.maef.nic.in.
This information was given by Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi the Minister of State  for Minority Affairs, in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM’s prayers to Maa Kushmanda and Maa Skandmata during Navratri
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has sought blessings of Maa Kushmanda and Maa Skandmata for the devotees during Navratri and shared recital of prayers  of the Goddesses.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“We pray to Maa Kushmanda and seek her blessings for our various endeavours. Here is a Stuti dedicated to her.”
“नवरात्रि में देवी स्कंदमाता की उपासना की जाती है। मेरी प्रार्थना है कि मां स्कंदमाता अपने भक्तों को सभी कठिनाइयों से पार पाने की शक्ति प्रदान करें।“
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Postponement of 6 Airbags Mandate for M-1 Passenger Vehicles
The Ministry of Road and Transport and Highways, vide draft GSR 16 dated 14th January, 2022, had proposed that vehicles of category M1, manufactured after 1st October 2022, shall be fitted with two side/side torso air bags, one each for the persons occupying front row outboard seating positions and two side curtain/tube air bags, one each for the persons occupying outboard seating positions. This has been notified to enhance safety for the vehicle occupants. Comments and objections were solicited from all stakeholders.
After considering the comments received from stakeholders, Ministry of Road and Transport and Highways, vide draft GSR 751 dated 30th September, 2022, has proposed to revise the date of implementation to 1st October, 2023. Comments and suggestions were once again invited from all the stakeholders within the period of thirty days. Comments and suggestions received are under consideration before the Ministry.
As per information available with Society of Indian Automobiles Manufacturers , out of the total monthly sale volume of 3,27,730 passenger cars, only 17% of cars totalling 55,264 are fitted with 6 Airbags.
As per information available with Automotive Component Manufacturers Association , the current airbag manufacturing capacity in the country is 22.7 Million and estimated increase in production for next year is 37.2 Million.
The Production-Linked Incentive  Scheme, notified by the Government for Automobile and Automobile components inter alia provides incentives for Airbags Applications viz. Inflator for Airbag, Airbag Electronic Control Unit and Sensor for Airbag.
The fixed cost of an air bag is a function of volume of the vehicle model produced and shall be determined by market forces. However, the approximate variable cost for 4 airbags [2 side air bags and 2 curtain airbags] is estimated to be around Rs. 6000/-.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Suicide Rates in Youth
As per National Crime Records Bureau State/UT-wise, Gender-wise & Age group-wise  number of suicides committed by people during 2017-2019 is at Annexure-I. As per information provided by National Crime Records Bureau cause-wise, gender-wise & age group-wise  number of suicides committed by people during 2017-2019 is at Annexure-II.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is implementing the National Mental Health Programme  since 1982 as part of National Health Mission , wherein technical and financial support is provided to the States/UTs, based on the proposals received from them, for implementation of the District Mental Health Programme . The programme aims to provide suicide prevention services, work place stress management, life skills training and counselling in schools and colleges, inter-alia.
Mental healthcare services have also been added in the package of services under Comprehensive Primary Health Care under Ayushman Bharat – HWC Scheme. Operational guidelines on Mental, Neurological, and Substance Use Disorders  at Health and Wellness Centers  have been released under the ambit of Ayushman Bharat.
Ministry of women and Child development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NIMHANS to establish a National Initiative & Integrated Resource Centre for Child Protection, Mental Health, and Psychosocial Care named “SAMVAD” at NIMHANS, at Bangalore.
Central Social Welfare Board  under Ministry of Women & Child Development is implementing Family Counselling Centres  which was introduced by CSWB in 1983. The Family Counselling Centres under the scheme provides counselling, referral and rehabilitative services to women and children, who are victims of atrocities, family mal-adjustments and social ostracism and also provide crisis intervention and trauma counselling in case of natural disasters.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM to participate in Yoga celebrations on International Day of Yoga at the UNHQ
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the Yoga celebrations on International Day of Yoga at the UNHQ.
Replying to a tweet by the President of United Nations General Assembly Mr Csaba Korosi, the Prime Minister tweeted:
“Looking forward to seeing you at the International Day of Yoga celebrations at the UNHQ. Your participation makes the programme even more special.
Yoga brings the world together towards furthering good health and wellness. May it keep getting more popular globally.”
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Tribes India Continues Expanding its Range by Launching more new Products
Tribes India is continuing to add more new products, in the Forest Fresh and Organic range, to make its product offerings attractive, while enabling millions of tribal enterprises access to larger markets. This week, 20 more impactful, immunity products have been added to Tribes India range.A large number of new products  have already been included by Tribes India in its range in the past two months. All the new products introduced in the past few weeksare available in 125 Tribes India outlets, Tribes India mobile vans and also on online platforms such as the Tribes India E-marketplace  and e-tailers.
Among the products launched yesterdayinclude 10 products from the Irulas and Kurumbas tribes of Tamil Nadu. These include three organic variants Shikakai powder, red rice, spices such as nutmeg, nutmeg pickle and two types of Aval . 10 attractive Dokra metalcraft decorative, handcrafted by the Gond and Korku tribes from Madhya Pradesh have also been included in the Tribes India Catalogue. These beautifully crafted metal pieces are reasonably priced and are both decorative pieces and utility items. These include statues of Nandi, deer, card cases, napkin holders and pen stands.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pravir Krishna, Managing Director, TRIFED said, “Introducing these new products sourced from tribes all over India into the range enables many tribals access larger markets. Our endeavour has been to impact and transform tribal lives and improve their livelihoods. Go Vocal for Local Go Tribal is the mantra that TRIFED believes in, as it works towards tribal empowerment”.
The recently launched Tribes India e-marketplace, India’s largest handicraft and organic products marketplace which aims to connect 5 lakh tribal enterprises to national and international markets, showcases tribal produce and handicrafts, making them accessible to customers across the country.
With a variety of natural and sustainable produce and products, the Tribes India e-marketplace offers a glimpse into the age-old traditions of our tribal brethren. Do check out market.tribesindia.com. Buy Local Buy Tribal!
Ministry of Finance
Quarterly Report on Public Debt Management for the Q1 of FY 2018-19  released
Public Debt Management Cell  , Budget Division, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance has today brought-out the Quarterly Report on Debt Management for the Quarter April-June 2018 .
During Q1 of FY19, the Central Government issued dated securities worth Rs. 1,44,000 crore in 12 tranches as against Rs. 1,68,000 crore in Q1 of FY18. The Weighted Average Maturity  of new issuances increased to 15.16 years from 14.92 years in Q1 of FY 18 owing to issuances of longer tenor securities. The weighted average yield  of issuances for the same quarter was 7.76 per cent compared to 7.01 per cent in Q1 of FY 18. The temporary cash flow mismatches were bridged through issuances of Cash Management Bills in three tranches up to Rs. 65,000 crore during the Quarter. The net average liquidity absorption by RBI under Liquidity Adjustment Facility  including MSF was Rs. 25,825 crore during the Quarter.
The total liabilities  of the Government, as per provisional data, increased to ₹ 79,80,667 crore at end-June 2018 from ₹ 77,98,772crore at end-March 2018. Public debt accounted for 89.3 per cent of total outstanding liabilities at end-June 2018 with internal debt accounting for 83.0 per cent of its share. Nearly 27.0 per cent of the outstanding dated securities had a residual maturity of less than 5 years. The holding pattern indicates a share of 41.8 per cent for commercial banks and 24.2 per cent for insurance companies by end-June 2018.
G-Sec yields have shown a hardening trend in Q1 of FY19 with the increase in weighted average yield of primary issuances to 7.76 per cent from 7.34 per cent since the last quarter reflecting the impact of both global and domestic developments. The manifestation of global developments being increase in crude oil prices, rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, rising geo-political tensions while domestic developments included weak Rupee, rise in CPI, demand-supply imbalance for shorter-tenor securities and weak demand from FPIs. The yield on 10-year benchmark G-Sec  closed higher at 7.90 per cent on June 29, 2018. A similar reflection is also observed in yield spreads of different maturities as at end-June 2018 compared to those prevailing at end-March 2018. Central Government dated securities continued to account for a major share of total trading volumes, with a share of 86 per cent in total outright trading and repo volumes in value terms during Q1 of FY 19.
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PIB Headquarters
Shri. S.Venkateswar assumes charge as Director General,  PIB
Shri S. Venkateswar, has assumed charge as Director General  PIB, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in Chennai today. He will head all media units in Southern India, including Press Information Bureau, Regional Outreach Bureau and will also be Additional Press Registrar of Registrar of Newspaper of India .
A 1989 batch officer of Indian Information Service  , he will be in charge of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala , Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Lakshwadeep, Andaman & Nicobar and Puducherry.
Prior to this, Shri Venkateswar, was Director General PIB . He had earlier worked in Doordarshan, AIR, Press Information Bureau, and DAVP across India in various capacities.
Shri Venkateswar had also served as Commisioner Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Ministry of Railways
ER TO RUN PUJA SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN SEALDAH & PURI
Kolkata, September 15, 2022
To clear the extra rush of passengers during the ensuing Festive season, the Eastern Railway  is going to run Puja Special trains between Sealdah & Puri.
The 03101 Sealdah – Puri Puja Special will leave Sealdah at 11:50 pm at night on every Saturday between October 1, 2022 & October 29, 2022  to reach Puri at 9:35 am the next day and the 03102 Puri – Sealdah Puja Special will leave Puri at 3:50 pm on every Sunday between October 2, 2022 & October 30, 2022  to reach Sealdah at 2:00 am the next day.
The above special train will stop at Bhattanagar, Andul, Kharagpur, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur K. Road, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Khurda Road stations enroute in both directions.
The booking of the Sealdah – Puri Puja Special train  will be available on & from September 17, 2022 through PRS & internet. Special charge in addition to normal fare will be realised for this puja special train. No concessional booking is allowed in this train. Tatkal quota will not be available.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Dr. Jitendra Singh reviews developmental works in district of Ramban in J&K under DISHA meeting
Lavender cultivation to be extended to Ramban district
Soon, district Ramban will also initiate Lavender cultivation under Aroma Mission which has been thoroughly experimented in the adjacent district of Doda. This was disclosed here today by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, while chairing the DISHA meeting of district Ramban. He said, Ramban is a part of the erstwhile Doda district, which shares same geographical and topographical conditions and it should not be difficult to replicate Doda’s lavender success story over here. This will provide an alternative and attractive option of livelihood by the youngsters, he said.
During the meeting, a detailed presentation on the achievements and progress recorded under different Centrally Sponsored Schemes was made, giving an overview of various major projects being executed by different departments and agencies in the district. Senior officials of the District gave the status of scheme-wise physical and financial progress of projects being executed under various CSSs.
While stressing for the synergy between public representatives and the administration while taking up the projects for execution, Dr Jitendra Singh said better coordination between these representatives and the district administration is key to schemes being implemented on ground.
The Minister took detailed review of all the schemes undertaken by different departments in the district wherein he enquired about the status of each scheme. On the occasion, public representatives flagged various issues before the minister who issued on spot directions to the concerned for early redressal.
Dr Jitendra Singh also directed the concerned departments to work with renewed zeal and dedication for effective implementation of all schemes and coverage of 100 percent eligible beneficiaries under all schemes.
He said that it is the endeavour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to trickle down the benefits of all the centrally sponsored schemes to the deserved lot and to the last person in the queue while urging all the concerned to work in close coordination for better results at the grass root level.
He also directed the concerned officers to remain in touch with the public representatives whenever they visit their area and make people aware about the benefits of these schemes.
On the occasion, Dr Singh also complimented the District Administration for implementing various CSSs successfully in the district.
DDC Chairperson Dr Samshad, DC Ramban Mussarat Islam and DDC members gave their views.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 351
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 145.40 crore
More than 22 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed145.40 Crore  today. More than 22 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
|
|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10388022
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
9716160
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18385829
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
16904949
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
500454035
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
335059168
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
194736018
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
151305634
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
121525445
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
95576568
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
845489349
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
608562479
|
|
Total
|
|
1454051828
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
|
|
Date: 1stJanuary, 2021 
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
82
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1768
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
61
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
4146
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
434119
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1189726
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
91367
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
316983
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
51079
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
167031
|
|
1st Dose Administered in Total
|
|
576708
|
|
2nd Dose Administered in Total
|
|
1679654
|
|
Total
|
|
2256362
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.